Lawyers for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have written to the Inspector General of Police requesting an extension of the scheduled interview with the President of the Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero, from August 20 to August 29 of the same month.
The letter, written by FALANA and FALANA CHAMBERS, explains that Ajaero has an appointment on the day of the scheduled interview and cannot attend. For this reason, he requests that the interview take place on Wednesday, August 29, 2024.
The demand letter also requested the police, pursuant to Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to provide Comrade with details and nature of the allegations.
The full letter is signed by Samuel Ogala, ESQ, the lead partner, and reads: “We are lawyers for the Nigeria Labour Congress and its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, on whose behalf we write this letter on the above issue.
“We have instructions from Comrade Joe Ajaero to inform you that he will not be able to honour your invitation on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 as he received your invitation letter yesterday. He has an appointment which was fixed prior to the receipt of the invitation letter.
“Therefore, Comrade Ajaero is prepared for your interview on Wednesday, August 29, 2024. Furthermore, in accordance with the provisions of Section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, Comrade Ajaero demands details and nature of the charges of criminal conspiracy, terrorist financing, treason, subversion and cybercrime levelled against him.
“In anticipation of your positive response to this letter, we assure you of our highest appreciation.”
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
